Fresh Chilled Summer Flounder Fillets
Skin-on or skinless summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) fillets, chilled for high-end seafood markets. Precisely matches HTS 0304.59.00.50 for fresh/chilled flounder fillets, adhering to exclusions for flours, meals, or pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen flounder fillets
Frozen fillets of other flatfish like flounder are in 0304.69, based on frozen state.
If other flatfish, not specifically flounder
Statistical breaks within 0304.59 distinguish flounder (.50) from general other flatfish (.40).
If dried or dehydrated fillets
Dried fish meat shifts to Chapter 07 vegetables/legumes? No, actually 0305 for dried fish excl. fillets; but fillets dried would be 0305.51 if headed/ev.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact HTS statistical suffix .50 for flounder to access correct duty treatment
• Partner with certified cold-chain logistics to preserve freshness and avoid spoilage claims
• Monitor Section 232/301 tariffs if sourced from certain countries affecting seafood
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